U.S. Embassy & MoE Strengthen English Language Quality Improvement Efforts in Universities Across Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, November 22, 2022 – Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, expressed the Embassy’s continued commitment to Ethiopia’s education sector, especially in English language instruction at universities across the country. Ambassador Jacobson and Dr. Solomon Abraha, CEO of Higher Education, Governance, and Administration at the Ministry of …

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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires David Renz at the Peace Corps Volunteer Swearing-In Ceremony

David Renz  Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the Peace Corps Volunteers Swearing-In Ceremony Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa September 5, 2019 (As prepared for delivery)   Thank you all for being here this afternoon to support our 23 newest Peace Corps Volunteers, and to celebrate with them as their service in Ethiopia officially begins. Ethiopia was among …

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23 New Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn in at U.S. Embassy

Chargé d’Affaires David Renz administered the oath of service to 23 new Peace Corps Volunteers at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, today.  These Volunteers will be working on community-based engagement and teaching English in Ethiopian Public Schools within the Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, and SNNP regions. Chargé d’Affaires David said “You have come to Ethiopia …

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U.S. Embassy Hosts Africa English Language Fellows Midyear Conference & 50th Anniversary Celebration

The U.S. Embassy hosted the annual Africa English Language Fellows Midyear Conference that also marked the 50th Anniversary of English Language Fellow program from February 20 – 21, 2019.  The conference brought together more than 20 English Language Fellows serving in 13 African countries – Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, …

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U.S. Embassy Launches Ethiopia Debates!

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to launch Ethiopia Debates! Ethiopia Debates! is a nationwide program that creates an interactive platform for university students to engage in a series of debate competitions, during which they learn public speaking skills, and constructive dialogue and debate techniques on a variety of cross-cutting issues. Debate club members will have …

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U.S. Embassy launches two year English language program

Jimma, Ethiopia, November 5, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa is pleased to launch the English Access Microscholarship Program, known as Access, in Jimma. The Access program is funded by the U.S. Government to provide a foundation of English language skills to talented youth over two years, through targeted after-school classes, community service, and …

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English Access Microscholarship Program Launched at Bahir Dar University

The English Access Microscholarship Program in Bahir Dar was launched at Bahir Dar University today.  “Through the Access program, Ethiopian youths will acquire English language and life skills that will create new opportunities and pave the way to a successful future,” said Counselor for Public Affairs David Kennedy.  He added, “These students are part of …

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English Access Microscholarship Program Launched at Hawassa University

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December 24, 2016: The English Access Microscholarship Program in Hawassa was launched at Hawaasa University today.  “Education is the key to success, and through the Access program we are supporting Ethiopian youths to reach their full potential as citizens and future leaders,” said Cultural Attache Li Ping Lo.  She added, “With the …

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